Nepal chokes under toxic air as forest fires rage and rain stays away A thick, grey smog has blanketed Kathmandu Valley and much of Nepal, turning the air acrid and the sky an unnatural shade of white. Across the country, forests are burning, rain is scarce, and the air grows heavier with each passing day. Environment 08 Apr, 2025
Calls for measures to improve air quality In light of the deteriorating air quality of the Kathmandu Valley, experts related to the environment have expressed concern over the increasing air pollution and drawn the government’s attention to immediately implement solutions. Nepal 08 Apr, 2025
As air pollution clogs up Kathmandu Valley, alarm rises over human health The Kathmandu Valley has been clogged up with air pollution for some days. People here are desperately waiting for the exit of the nasty smog. Environment 05 Apr, 2025
Kathmandu Valley's air quality improves as winds clear pollution The air pollution level in Kathmandu has decreased significantly due to an increase in wind speed, bringing some relief to residents after days of hazardous air quality. Kathmandu 04 Apr, 2025
MoHP issues health alert as air pollution hits hazardous levels in Kathmandu The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has urged the public to take strict precautions as air pollution in the Kathmandu Valley reaches alarming levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) entering the "hazardous" category. Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2025
Kathmandu chokes under thick haze as air quality plummets to ' Very Unhealthy' level, disrupting flights The air quality monitoring station in Bhaisipati area registered PM2.5 levels at 185 micrograms per cubic meter—significantly exceeding safe limits. Kathmandu 31 Mar, 2025
Air pollution up in Kathmandu Valley due to lack of adequate rainfall The sky of Kathmandu Valley is cloudy and air pollution has also increased due to lack of adequate rainfall. Kathmandu 09 Mar, 2025
Nearly everyone in the world breathes bad air. This is what you can do to lower your risk Air purifiers are also too expensive for people in many developing countries. Environment 12 Feb, 2025
Pollution on the rise in the country: Need of suitable interventions urgently The pollution level in many towns of the country appear to have skyrocketed in the last few days. Science and Tech 29 Jan, 2025
What to know about thousands of evacuations and homes burned in Los Angeles-area fires At least 10 people were killed and thousands of structures were burned as fierce wildfires raged in the Los Angeles area, officials said. World 10 Jan, 2025
Air pollution increasing in Kathmandu Valley Along with extreme cold, the air pollution in Kathmandu Valley has also increased. According to the Air Quality Index (AQI), today the air pollution level in Kathmandu Valley is 250 AQI. Kathmandu 06 Jan, 2025
Environment Department urges not to burn plastic waste The Department of Environment has urged the public not to burn the solid and plastic wastes after the rise in air pollution in several parts of the country, including the Kathmandu Valley. Environment 25 Nov, 2024
